Ridgeview Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs

Ridgeview Wine Estate sits near Ditchling village within the South Downs National Park, at elevations of 120 to 180 metres above sea level. The soils are chalk and Upper Greensand, the same geological foundation that underpins the great Champagne vineyards of northern France. A cool maritime climate prevails, with August mean temperatures around 16.5°C. These conditions drive slow, even ripening that preserves the natural acidity essential for high-quality sparkling wine.

• Chalk and Upper Greensand soils mirror the geology of Champagne
• Elevation of 120 to 180 metres moderates temperatures and promotes acidity retention
• Cool maritime influence keeps August mean temperatures around 16.5°C
• Located within the South Downs National Park near Ditchling, East Sussex

The Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay sourced from Ridgeview's home estate, which covers 5.8 hectares. The wine is produced by the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in bottle and a minimum of 36 to 48 months of ageing sur lie in underground cellars. This extended lees contact builds complexity and the characteristic creamy, brioche-like texture. Production is limited to single vintage releases in exceptional years only.

• 100% Chardonnay from the 5.8-hectare home estate
• Traditional method with secondary fermentation in bottle
• Minimum 36 to 48 months sur lie in underground cellars
• Single vintage production in exceptional years only

Mike and Chris Roberts founded Ridgeview in 1995, positioning it among the first wave of modern English sparkling wine producers. The Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs 2006 vintage won Decanter's International Trophy for Sparkling Wine in 2010, making it the only non-Champagne wine ever to claim this award and generating significant international attention for English sparkling wine. The estate has since served its wines at royal state banquets for both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. In 2018, Ridgeview became the first English winery to win IWSC International Winemaker of the Year. The estate achieved B Corporation certification in 2022.

• Founded 1995 by Mike and Chris Roberts
• Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs 2006 won Decanter's International Trophy for Sparkling Wine in 2010, the only non-Champagne ever to do so
• First English winery to win IWSC International Winemaker of the Year (2018)
• Certified B Corporation 2022

The Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs presents a pale golden colour with a fine, persistent mousse. Extended lees ageing shapes a flavour profile built around citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and honey, with a distinctive coastal salinity that reflects the wine's South Downs origin. Crisp acidity is balanced by a creamy texture, the hallmark of traditional method wines aged on the lees for extended periods. The style is brut.

• Pale golden colour with fine, persistent mousse
• Citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, honey, and coastal salinity
• Crisp acidity balanced by creamy texture from lees ageing
• Brut style